Baked Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast
A rich and comforting baked French toast casserole made with brioche, sweetened cream cheese, and juicy blueberries—perfect for brunch, holidays, or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 loaf brioche bread, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Mix softened cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.
- Soak brioche slices in the egg mixture, then layer them into the baking dish.
- Spread cream cheese mixture between layers and sprinkle blueberries on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap blueberries for raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries.
- Add cinnamon or vanilla extract to the custard for extra flavor.
- Use flavored cream cheese for a twist.
- Top with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berry sauce.
- Add a crumble topping for more texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
